BBC marks the birth of the Royal Baby with special coverage

BBC World News and bbc.com are offering an array of television and online output following one of this summer’s most anticipated moments – the birth of England’s future king.

Viewers across the globe will be able to follow the celebrations as the BBC’s international news services bring up-to-the-minute coverage during live news bulletins, programming, and special reports on bbc.com/news, capturing the international reaction to this historic event.

BBC World News special documentary Born to be King, aired on Tuesday, 23rd July highlighted the history of Royal births, the tradition and endurance of Royal baby names and the challenges William and Kate could face bringing up the future heir to the throne amidst wide media attention.